Tours & tickets

Saint Mark's Basilica

Explore St. Mark's Basilica effortlessly with skip-the-line tickets and audio guides in multiple languages. Standard Ticket Experience Enjoy seamless access to St. Mark's Basilica through the Porta San Pietro, where you’ll marvel at its exquisite golden mosaics and intricate Byzantine craftsmanship. The standard ticket offers a self-guided journey through the basilica’s awe-inspiring interiors, perfect for admiring its architectural and historical splendor. Please note: the Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli are not included in this ticket. Terrace Ticket Experience Upgrade your visit to include access to the St. Mark's Basilica Museum, the Loggia dei Cavalli, and the terrace. This enhanced option allows you to admire the stunning mosaics while enjoying sweeping panoramic views of Venice’s skyline and canals from the terrace. The Terrace Ticket provides an elevated experience, blending art, history, and unforgettable vistas. Guided Tour Experience Enhance your visit with a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica, including access to the Museum, Loggia dei Cavalli, and the terrace. Skip the lines and follow an expert guide as they reveal the stories behind the basilica’s golden mosaics, intricate Byzantine and Gothic architecture, and centuries of history. Ascend to the terrace for breathtaking views of Venice’s skyline and canals, and explore the Museum to uncover treasures that showcase the city’s artistic and cultural heritage. This guided experience combines rich storytelling with stunning sights for an unforgettable St. Mark’s Basilica journey.

Explore Venice Your Way: Three Ways to Experience the Magic Venice is one of those places that feels straight out of a storybook. The winding canals, the golden mosaics, and the echoes of centuries past fill every corner with a story to tell. With this experience, you'll skip the long lines and step right into the heart of it all, exploring the city’s two most iconic landmarks: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Walk through grand halls where the rulers of Venice once made powerful decisions. Admire the breathtaking mosaics of the basilica and cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs, feeling the weight of history all around you. It’s more than sightseeing—it’s stepping into the story of Venice. Choose the experience that suits you best: Combo Ticket with Audioguide Want the freedom to explore at your own pace? This flexible option includes skip-the-line entry to both Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, plus a multilingual audioguide packed with stories, facts, and hidden details. It’s perfect for independent travelers who like to move at their own rhythm and soak up the history without a fixed schedule. Guided Tour Looking for a deeper dive? Join a certified local guide who will walk you through Venice’s top landmarks while sharing fascinating details and little-known stories that bring the city’s past to life. Expect hidden gems, expert insights, and a fresh perspective on places you've seen in pictures. Guided Tour with Self-led Terrace Visit Want to take it even further? This option includes everything in the guided tour, plus access to the terrace of St. Mark’s Basilica. Head up for sweeping views of Venice’s rooftops and the vibrant Piazza San Marco—a perfect spot to pause, take it all in, and snap that unforgettable photo. All options begin at Piazzetta San Marco, right in the heart of the city. Your ticket also gives you access to three additional cultural gems nearby: Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana. You’ll have three days to visit them, with typical closing times around 4 PM in the low season and 6 PM in the high season. If you're only in Venice for an afternoon or your tour wraps up later in the day, it's worth planning ahead so you don’t miss out on these quieter, often overlooked treasures. No matter which path you choose, you’ll leave with a deeper connection to Venice, unforgettable memories, and a new appreciation for the magic woven into its stones, stories, and skyline.

Elevate your visit to St. Mark's Basilica in Venice with our exclusive skip-the-line entry ticket, ensuring you make the most of your time exploring this architectural masterpiece. Bypass the queues and dive straight into the heart of Venice's rich history and cultural heritage. Your journey begins with a seamless entry, allowing you to immediately soak in the breathtaking exterior of St. Mark's Basilica. Adorned with intricate sculptures and marble columns, the basilica's Italo-Byzantine design is a visual feast that sets the tone for the wonders that lie within. Inside, discover the unparalleled beauty of the basilica's golden mosaics, each telling a unique story of religious significance and historical importance. Gain deeper insights into the intricate details of the architecture and the evolution of the basilica.

Delve deep into Venice’s history with a 3-hour guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge's Palace, either as a private tour or shared group experience. Take in two of the city’s most important landmarks while discovering the history of the one-time mercantile capital of the Mediterranean.  Start by exploring St. Mark's Square with your guide before heading into the cathedral. From the first-floor terrace you’ll be able to admire views across the lagoon and see the famous bronze horses up close. Hear how they traveled all the way to Paris and back in Napoleon’s time. St. Mark's Basilica sometimes closes to visitors without warning. If this happens, visit the Church of San Zaccaria or the Correr Museum instead, depending on availability. Take a tour of the beautifully ornate 15th-century church and its flooded crypt or learn about the art and history of Venice. Next, you’ll use the priority entrance to reach Doge's Palace, formerly the residence of the leader of the Republic of Venice. Enjoy visiting the Chamber of the Great Council and courtrooms among other things. Highlights include frescoes by Tintoretto and the Giants’ Staircase.  After this, cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs that links to the New Prisons. Learn how the bridge got its name and the purpose for its construction in the 17th century as you take in the amazing views of the canals. At the end of your tour, feel free to stay and explore the Doge’s Palace with tips from your guide.

Discover the wonders of Venice with this exclusive priority ticket to two of the city's most iconic attractions: St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Skip the long lines and immerse yourself in the history and beauty of these extraordinary sites with a unique and unforgettable visit. Choose one of the guided tour options to explore the sights with a knowledgeable guide. Discover Saint Mark's Basilica, Saint Mark's Museum, the Terrace, Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and the prisons. Alternatively, choose the option without a guide to explore at your own pace. Listen to a detailed audio guide. Discover the secrets, stories, and artistic details of the Basilica directly through your headphones, following your own pace. Receive a detailed printed guide that will accompany you through the unique streets of Venice, telling you the history of the Doges, the artworks, and the intriguing political events that shaped Venice. Bypass the queues and enter directly into one of Venice's most sacred and historically significant places. Admire the golden mosaics, Byzantine architecture, and the wealth of artworks that adorn this millennial basilica. Enjoy an in-depth visit with an audio guide, available in various languages. After the Basilica, head to the nearby Doge's Palace, a symbol of the power and glory of the Venetian Republic. With your priority ticket, enter quickly and start your exploration.

Admire St Mark's Basilica thanks to our priority access ticket; our tour leader will accompany you to the entrance door, once inside you can listen to our dedicated audio guide directly on your phone. Avoid the queues and step directly into the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica. Marvel at its extraordinary golden mosaics and rich decorations in an atmosphere of rare beauty. Enhance your experience with a multilingual audioguide that will lead you through every detail of the Basilica, offering historical, artistic, and cultural insights for a complete and engaging visit. Depending on the option selected you will also have the possibility of taking the guided tour with the guide.

Discover the magnificent interior of the iconic Venetian landmark as you step through its grand doors and enter a world of artistic splendor. As you explore, marvel at the Basilica's impressive array of architectural features, from its five soaring domes to the exquisite multicolored marble columns that line the space. Admire the intricate mosaics that adorn the walls and ceilings, each one telling a story of faith, history, and craftsmanship. The Basilica’s remarkable design will leave you in awe at every turn, showcasing the brilliance of Venetian architecture.

Enjoy the best of Venice on a small group guided tour and visit three of the city's most iconic monuments, the St. Mark's Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Doge's Palace. Skip the long lines outside with our skip-the-line tickets to save precious time. Discover the imposing Doge's Palace with its splendid rooms and hundreds of masterpieces. Here, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history Republic. Live it together with a guide that shows you the halls of power, plunging you into a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries. Then, cross the world-famous Bridge of Sighs and visit the humid and dark Piombi Prisons. Its name comes from the suggestion that prisoners would sigh at their final view of beautiful Venice through the window before being taken down to their cells. Your expert local guide will unveil the main hall and the shining golden naves of St. Mark's Basilica. Learn about the history of the artworks decorating the church, and if included in the visit option you chose, reach the Basilica museum. Admire the breathtaking view of St. Mark's Square, the heart of Venice, from the Basilica's terrace. (if option is selected) The History Gallery is a window through the past, where historical photographs reveal how Venice’s legendary landmarks have evolved over the centuries, offering a powerful visual journey through time. Continue your experience with a thrilling VR adventure that brings history to life: watch Piazza San Marco transform through the ages, see the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel, explore the Doge’s Palace as a medieval fortress, and discover how the iconic Rialto Bridge was once a wooden drawbridge. If you choose the option, after visiting the Doge's Palace and Basilica, you can take the elevator up St. Mark's Campanile, the highest point in the city, offering breathtaking views over Venice, the Grand Canal, the islands, and the lagoon. You'll receive our exclusive virtual assistant, Marco Polo, with an audio guide and digital map of Venice to download on your phone, always at your fingertips. This AI-powered guide, trained with local Venice insights, will assist you throughout your stay, helping you explore the city like a true Venetian.

Save time during your visit to Venice with a skip-the-line ticket to the popular St. Mark’s Basilica. Admire the hundreds of golden mosaics in the Basilica and learn details about the byzantine art inside with your audio guide. Download your audio guide to your mobile device and head to St. Mark’s Basilica to begin your tour. Breeze past the long lines and put in your headphones. Explore the five-domes and an array of artworks. Hear legends and stories surrounding this church which has stood for almost a 1.000 years.  Witness the dazzling effect of the 43,000 square feet of mosaics in the church. Take in the stunning marble inlay work on the floors. Soak up the atmosphere in the building that dominates St. Mark’s Square.  Step into the heart of Venice with an immersive virtual reality experience inside a dedicated gallery. With your VR headset, journey through centuries of Venetian history as the city’s rich heritage unfolds around you. Watch Piazza San Marco evolve through time and glide along the Grand Canal, where tradition and innovation converge in a vivid encounter with the past. Enjoy this captivating perspective on Venice’s past—blending emotion, innovation, and storytelling in an unforgettable setting.

With our exclusive ticket you will have the opportunity to have priority access to visit the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Prisons, the Correr Museum, the Marciana Library and the Archaeological Museum. Enjoy your visit with our audio guide that can be downloaded directly to your cell phone; you won't have to wait for long lines and large groups of tourists, but you can visit the main attractions of St. Mark's Square in total autonomy and taking advantage of the priority access included in the cost of the ticket